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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black, rectangular object with rounded edges. Object has a dark sheen. A gold-colored floral design is on the right side. The design features a stem with leaves and flowers. The stem extends from the left and curves to the right. The background is light gray. Title: Kozuka.

Artwork Details

Date
1862
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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